STRASBOURG, France (BP) – The family of Dirk and Petra Wunderlich remains in legal limbo as they seek to win the right to homeschool their children in Germany, where homeschooling has been illegal since 1919. In April 2019, the Wunderlichs took their case to the highest level of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), called the Grand Chamber, according to Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). On July 5 the Grand Chamber, located in Strasbourg, France, denied the Wunderlich family's … [Read more...]
Pregnant Mother among five Christians slain in north-central Nigeria
JOS, Nigeria (Morning Star News) – A pregnant mother of two children was among three Christians killed by Muslim Fulani herdsmen in north-central Nigeria the night of July 14 and morning of July 15, sources said. Margaret Wakili, a 27-year-old member of the Baptist Church in Ancha village, Plateau state, was slain on her farm at about 10 a.m. on July 15, area residents told Morning Star News. The herdsmen attacked the Christian communities of Ancha, Tafigana, Kperie, Hukke and … [Read more...]
Singer looking for identity shares love she found in Christ
EDITOR'S NOTE: Lucy Campbell, who wrote this article, is a Journeyman serving in Eastern Europe. EUROPE—Tanya* is a ball of energy with laugh lines deeply engraved at the corners of her eyes. She is one of millions living in an Eastern European metropolis, but one of only a few pastors’ wives in her city. A few years ago, she and her husband moved to the city to start their now-thriving church of 30 to 40 members. They are part of a church planting movement of at least six new … [Read more...]
Former heroin addict follows Christ in African fishing village
EDITOR'S NOTE: Lucy Campbell, who wrote this article, is a Journeyman serving in Eastern Europe. SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA — “I believe this. I want to be baptized.” Mark* was just one of the men recovering from heroin addiction at “The Well,” a rehabilitation center founded by Southern Baptist missionaries. His new start in recovery led to his new beginning in eternal life. Located inside a concrete building formerly frequented by heroin addicts, “The Well” serves those who live in the … [Read more...]
New church in Taiwan a testimony to the power of prayer
TAIWAN—Ming Wei* is a firm believer in the power of prayer. Eight years ago, when she moved back to her husband’s hometown, she began to pray for the opportunity to make a difference in this dark part of Taiwan. This town of 50,000 has only two Christian churches but is home to countless temples. Two years later, the opportunity to work with children provided the perfect chance. Wei and others taught Bible stories and songs and held camps and other activities to share Jesus’ love with … [Read more...]
God saves North African refugees in European camp
EUROPE—Brahim* lives in a European refugee camp. He left his North African country in search of a better life far from the war and desperation of his home. Only 22 years old, he doesn’t own much. But he does have a phone, and that is how he first encountered the gospel. Through a gospel page on social media, Brahim began messaging with Yoseph,* an Arab evangelist with a burning heart for ministry to other Arabic speakers. Through these interactions, Brahim heard the gospel and made a … [Read more...]
Missouri churches invested in new missionaries
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Two men baptized in Missouri churches were among 26 new missionaries appointed by the International Mission Board during a sending celebration at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting, June 12. Lev Fields*, along with his wife Elsie* and their daughter, will be serving in Northern Africa and the Middle East with the IMB. Although they were sent by a church in North Carolina, Lev was baptized in Missouri. He and Elsie shared with Southern Baptist messengers … [Read more...]
26 new missionaries obey God’s call to the nations
BIRMINGHAM (BP) – David and Zoey Lee know they can go as Southern Baptist missionaries today because Christian believers in the past sacrificed to get the Gospel to their homeland – a truth they shared June 11 during a Sending Celebration to honor the appointment of 26 new Southern Baptist international missionaries. “Many missionaries came to Korea and laid down their lives for our people,” said David Lee. “We would not be able to stand here without their obedience to God’s … [Read more...]
Baptist engineering students bring problem-solving skills to mission field
TEGUCIALPA, Honduras – Kingdom work is not reserved for preachers. Eight students from Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Baptist Student Union (BSU) saw that first-hand recently as they traveled to Honduras with churches from Phelps Baptist Association. The team worked with Howie and Marvina Hooper, former International Mission Board missionaries who returned to the mission field to begin Casa David (David’s House). Impoverished people come from miles around for treatment at … [Read more...]
Venezuelan Christians look to God amid crises
BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela – Amid political and economic crises in Venezuela, one month’s salary can buy a carton of eggs and a small block of cheese. Inflation rates are spiraling above 1 million percent, and earlier this year the International Monetary Fund predicted that inflation could reach 10 million percent in the nation. But for one Venezuelan pastor and his wife, this turmoil can’t prevent God from working in his homeland. “We are ambassadors of the Kingdom and don’t depend on the … [Read more...]
Chitwood on border thanks Baptists for Venezuela aid
VENEZUELA (BP) – International Mission Board President Paul Chitwood ends today (May 13) a weeklong trip that included the Venezuelan border where he encouraged Baptists and area convention leaders ministering to refugees amid the nation's collapsed economy and political strife. "We're thankful that Southern Baptists are here ministering to the needs of people who really are in a desperate situation," Chitwood said in a video during his visit to Colombia. Chitwood witnessed scores of … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Christian massacre ‘shocking in its cruelty’
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (BP) – Easter bombings in Sri Lanka that targeted Christians and killed at least 290 people have prompted calls to prayer by Southern Baptists who work to take the Gospel to South Asian people groups. "As we process the news of attacks on Easter services today in Sri Lanka, our hearts are grieved," the Southern Baptist workers said as a group in written comments. "We weep with those who weep ... As we reflect on the living hope we have through the resurrection of Jesus … [Read more...]
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